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Overloaded lighting circuit in a hotel kitchen
A 20A lighting circuit carrying approximately 18.5A in a hotel kitchen, flagged as Potential before the overloaded condition caused an outage.
What was found
This lighting circuit supplied the commercial kitchen inside a hotel. Although the thermal pattern was only classified as Potential, the circuit was operating at approximately 18.5 amps on a 20 amp breaker. Infrared testing identified the overloaded condition before an unexpected outage occurred.
Why it mattered
This circuit served the hotel's commercial kitchen, where reliable electrical supply supports food preparation and service operations.
Potential consequences
Failure could interrupt kitchen operations, affecting food preparation and guest service.
Recommendation
Check component rating versus circuit load. Upgrade or redistribute circuit load.
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